Season 3 Episode 17
Bill Dunnion on the push for transparency in security breaches
Bill Dunnion, chief information security officer at global telecommunications company Mitel, is well-versed in the critical nature of telecom infrastructure and the devices that support it. He’s also keenly aware of how his role as CISO is under increasing scrutiny from regulators around the world and in Canada, where Mitel is based.
In this episode of WE’RE IN!, Bill expresses skepticism about AI, preferring the term “machine learning” for most current applications, but he acknowledges its potential benefits, such as improving threat detection.
Listen to hear more about:
- How Bill’s diverse background in telecom, IT, and security has provided him with a well-rounded perspective to approach his CISO role
- Why the integration of voice, data, and collaboration tools in enterprise communications presents new cybersecurity challenges
- Why security awareness is crucial for both professional and personal life